Degree with foundation year
I wanted to know if foundation years are worth it, in terms of academics, because i received my a level results not too long ago and didn’t get the outcome i’d hoped for, and so i have received an offer to study a degree with a foundation year. What generally happens during the foundation year and what benefits can i get from it, i know a major drawback is paying for an extra year but financially there isn’t a problem. If there are people who have done courses with a foundation year (more specifically in the STEM field) please do share! Thanks.
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The only drawback is that you are tied to that Uni for your whole degree. Foundation years are not a recognised qualification that you can use anywhere else. So, the obvious advantage of retaking A levels over a Foundation year is that you then have the chance to apply to 5 different Unis. If you are happy with the Uni you have received this offer from and want to stay there for the whole degree, then there isn't anything to be concerned about.
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by jjellyI wanted to know if foundation years are worth it, in terms of academics, because i received my a level results not too long ago and didn’t get the outcome i’d hoped for, and so i have received an offer to study a degree with a foundation year. What generally happens during the foundation year and what benefits can i get from it, i know a major drawback is paying for an extra year but financially there isn’t a problem. If there are people who have done courses with a foundation year (more specifically in the STEM field) please do share! Thanks.
Hey there, a foundation year can definitely be worth it, especially if you didn’t get the results you hoped for but still want to move forward with university. At LSBU, the foundation year is designed to help you build the core knowledge and skills you’ll need for your degree, whether that’s in maths, science, or academic writing. It’s almost like a stepping stone – giving you the chance to adjust to uni-level study and feel more confident before you dive into the main degree modules.
During the year, you’ll usually have smaller classes and more support from lecturers, which makes it easier to ask questions and really get to grips with the material. A lot of students find that by the time they move into the first year of their degree, they feel more prepared than they would have if they had gone straight in. From a student perspective, it also gives you that extra year to get used to uni life, meet people, and develop your study routine.
I know the thought of an extra year can feel like a drawback, but since you mentioned finances aren’t a problem, the benefits often outweigh that. Many people who take the foundation route in STEM end up doing really well in their degrees because they’ve had that extra time to build a strong base.
Feel free to come to our Open Day at London South Bank University, and it is on 4th October. It’s a great chance to visit the campus, meet lecturers, and explore your course options - https://www.lsbu.ac.uk/study/study-at-lsbu/open-days
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